ROAD TO NOOSA — NEW WORLD CHAMPION'S COACH DAN ATKINS
Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title, Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down.From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start, the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into:🏊♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”)🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week🚴♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race day😂 Plus, Liam’s “tri-suit toilet” PSA you’ll never unhear.Big energy, big insight — and a few big laughs.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP 56 - WHAT YOUR RUNNING SHORT CHOICE SAYS ABOUT YOU
Courtney and Liam are back, and the big fellas are fired up! After last week’s chat with Justin Weight, the true 100+ kg Clydesdale crew have come swinging — Bo Jones leads the charge, demanding justice for those who “make the ground shake.”Meanwhile, the Currumbin stairs have been demolished. Cue Courtney’s solution: 700m of vert, a backpack full of creek water, and maybe a snake encounter or two.Plus:🏋️♂️ Rucking vs running — is weight on your back the next endurance hack?🚗 Bathurst brilliance & Chaz Mostert’s post-crash beer moment of the year🏖 The Coolingatta Gold gets chopped in half — has the sport lost its soul?📈 Garmin vs Strava’s logo war, bone stress injuries, and why running in wine country is never as good as it sounds.🔥 From snakes to Clydesdales, this one’s pure Aussie endurance chaos.🎧 Listen now & follow the pod not to miss any EpsFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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ROAD TO NOOSA - THE CLYDESDALE KING
A shoutout to our Athena & Clydesdale Noosa Triathlon athletes. Meet Justin Weight, 20-year Noosa Tri veteran, Clydesdale podium-getter, gear junkie, and Australian General Manger of SleepHealth company ResMed. From calf carnage, dodgy Temu purchases & Form tech-goggles. Why the “big fellas” deserve their own post-race bar — this ep celebrates every athlete who turns up heavy but gives it heaps.Courtney & Liam dig into the real Clydesdale life, the rise of sleep tech, and how you can race smart (and stay uninjured) on the Road to Noosa Tri.🎙️ Featuring: Justin Weight, Courtney Atkinson & Liam FlanaganFollow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP55 - REECE WALSH & THE RUNNING TECH WAR
Queensland’s flying high — Reece Walsh delivers one of the greatest NRL Grand Final performances ever, and the boys unpack whether he’s now bigger than the sport itself. Liam and Courtney debate “star power vs greatness” and where Nathan Cleary fits into that conversation.From there, it’s a dive into the wild world of running tech —Strava sues Garmin, Garmin cops another lawsuit, and the lads ask: who actually needs who more?Plus:🏋️♂️ Courtney’s back in the gym, humbled but hooked🥾 Snowshoeing and reflections on life in the Snowy Mountains🏃♂️ Liam’s sore calf, 50K bike rides, and AlphaFly walks of shame🇫🇷 The UTA 100-mile itch (and dreams of UTMB)🧠 Deep chats on presence, happiness & “what are we chasing?” moments🤿 The world’s deepest marathon (yes, underground!)🏃♀️ Local legends taking on GC50 & Melbourne Marathon weekendWhether you’re sweating through a summer run or dreaming of snow trails, this one’s got it all — sport, soul, and a few laughs in between.👉 Follow, rate & share to keep the mics hot and the miles rolling.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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ROAD TO NOOSA TRI: NAIL THE RUN — PACING, CADENCE & BRICKS
It’s run time. Courtney, Liam and coach Dan Atkins break down exactly how to pace the 10K at Noosa off the bike: why your first kilometre should be ~10% slower than goal pace, how a fresh 40-min 10K often becomes ~42:30 in tri, and the sneaky secret of matching bike cadence to run cadence. We hit brick sessions that actually work, on-course nutrition (gels with water — under fatigue), kit that saves minutes (hat > hero), stretchy laces (use ’em, train ’em), and how to time your kick so you’re not the mate getting mowed down on the blue carpet. Tips, laughs, and a little Struggle Street rebrand chat. Send us your Noosa questions on IG!Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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